1. Unwrap the blood pressure cuff and find the Velcro
connection pads.
2. Situate the blood pressure cuff with the Velcro pads
facing outwards.
3. Wrap the blood pressure cuff tightly, but without
causing discomfort, around the subject's upper arm.
4. Ensure that the rubber tubing (connected directly to
the blood pressure cuff) is situated only a couple of
centimeters above the inner elbow.
5. Close the air pressure release valve by twisting the
metallic knob until it tightens.
6. Using the hand-pump, fill the blood pressure cuff's
bladder until it forms a snug but not uncomfortable fit
(around 170 mm Hg should be enough).
7. Run an experiment following the General Guide.
8. Loosen the pressure valve to allow a pressure
decrease of about 3 to 4 mm Hg per second.
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